The Lewy Body Society
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To provide relief for people living with the dementia Lewy bodies by raising awareness of and supporting research into the disease.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Lewy Body Society with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE LEWY BODY SOCIETY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE LEWY BODY SOCIETY is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE LEWY BODY SOCIETY is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about The Lewy Body Society
The Lewy Body Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £893K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Lewy Body Society has £893K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To provide relief for people living with the dementia Lewy bodies by raising awareness of and supporting research into the disease. The Lewy Body Society is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2006.
The Lewy Body Society is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
The Lewy Body Society's registered charity number is 1114579. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Lewy Body Society is located in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
The Lewy Body Society is based in Wigan in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Lewy Body Society
- What is The Lewy Body Society?
- The Lewy Body Society is a health unincorporated association based in Wigan, United Kingdom. To provide relief for people living with the dementia Lewy bodies by raising awareness of and supporting research into the disease.
- When was The Lewy Body Society founded?
- The Lewy Body Society was founded in 2006.
- Where is The Lewy Body Society located?
- Headquartered in Wigan, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Lewy Body Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £893,145. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Lewy Body Society trustworthy?
- The Lewy Body Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Lewy Body Society's website?
- https://www.lewybody.org
- Are donations to The Lewy Body Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.